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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful

sims makes another addictive hit!Jan. 11 2007

By
whiterabbit
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This game is a terrific addition to the ps2 Sims library. The graphics are the best yet, and gameplay is as addictive as ever. One reviewer complained that the game was inappropriate for young children because of the sims' use of bathrooms in the game. Well, hmm, all I can say is this latest installment of the Sims is more toned down than any of the previous Sims games, in terms of adult type behaviours, and probably the most appropriate of them yet (nothing graphic is shown anyway). So, be your own judge of that. My advise is play it yourself to "check" it out, you know, make sure it is "ok" for the kiddies, and when you are done with it, a year or so down the road, let them play with it, knowing you have done all you can as a parent to "screen" it... *grin*

My only wish is that they included more types of pets besides dogs and cats, namely horses, which I am happily addicted to. Would have been fun... sigh... but that's OK... the dogs and cats they include as pets are terrific, with very lifelike appearance and movements/mechanics. And the "genetic" variations and possibilities are huge, giving a vast array of choices.

You still get to develop your human sims as before, with jobs and various talents. Architectural choices are great and the game lets you build up each building lot almost unlimitedly before raising a fire hazard (more so than in previous games, by far), which is fun since I enjoy the "building up and buying stuff" part. So, on the whole, definitely a 5 star game in my opinion. Can't wait for what they come up with next!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Many people asked...May 23 2007

By
R. Lovell
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I noticed many people asking how can they get puppies or kittens..First you need to be you pets "friend" then you invite neighbors who have pets to your house(the pets must be of opposite sex and same species)then the pets need to interact for a while then you click on your pet and there will be the option to Try to Offspring with... Oh, and you'll need a pet house so they can go in... then the puppy or kitten arrives in a basket.They turn into adults in the same day they arrive so you only have a couple of hours to play with them.

I really like this game I always discover something new and exciting that makes me want to play more and more. I do agree that it takes some time to load everytime I cook or go to Town's square but its ok, overall its a great game.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

it is a fun gameJan. 7 2007

A Kid's Review
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I just reasently got this game and at first I didn't like it because my character kept saying she was to depressed to find a job. This is my first SIMS game and I was just getting the feal for it. I made a new file and got better.Someone wrote a review saying this game is innapropreate because the sims use the bathroom and take showers. I don't think it is because it never shows anything. What is so bad about that? It is suppossed to be realistic isn't it? I'm 11 and I think it isn't bad. I have a friend and he got his first sims game when he was 8.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

ehh....Nov. 6 2006

By
S.T.
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I own The Sims 2 for PS2, and i found that the graphics were pretty good for it being a Playstation game. My friend just resently bought The Sims 2: Pets, for PS2 and I found that the graphics are really bright pastel colors. For example, when you are in the creat a sim area and you choose to make your sim tan they are as orange as an Umpa Loompa. There clothing is also very pastel and bright. they have less clothes to choose from than the sims 2, but if you like dog and cat patterns on your clothes and the original patterns and colors of the items they provide you with.

when it comes to building walls and fences you have two ways to veiw it.. with a grid or without a grid. i think it is easier with out the grid because you can zoom in more.

the game seems to have over done the pet idea every thind is pet to bricks that looks like dog bones and wallpaper with cat/dog prints on it, and furniture has something on it that has to do with dog and or cats.

handling the animals that you own on the game is *imposible*! you only switch to see their health pretty much. You cannot control what they do or who they talk to. you can control your sims, though. your sims can train your pets to meet your expectations.

marrige in the game is the same exccept, you have to have 100 with your sim then click propose and no matter what mood your sim is in.. they will say yes without hessitation!

You can breed your animals. I'm pretty sure you can only breed your cats with your cats and your dogs with your dogs. the ofspring lands in your front lawn by the mail box and trash can in a little basket.

the only reason i rated this game low is because of the poor graphics and that i was dissapointed by the fact that it is only 1 player and you cant control your animals.

But if you are a pets lover and could care less for the graphics, i would recomend the game for you...

i hope this helped you.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Such a Surprise!March 19 2007

A Kid's Review
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I bought this with my birthday money and was surprised. Me and that other 11 year old are kinda alike. I'm 11 too! Yeah, it's a little inapropriate. But This is my first Sims game. My dad is really strict and won't let me plat Teen games ( Except Tony Hawk), but he didn't notice it was Teen and we got it anyway. While playing, i discovered that this game is based on real life. This game is also wicked funny! What happens when an sim meets a treadmill? Buy the game and find out!

When you get the game, this cheat will help you get anything you want!

Press L1, L1, R1, X, X, Up. A Gnome will appear. When you find the Gnome Press Up, Left, Down, Right, and R1. Stand in front of the Gnome and press X and a choice to advance 6 hours will appear. Press Triangle then enter Up, Down, Left, Right, R1 again. Press X in front of the Gnome again and advance 6 hours and give sim simoleans will appear. Keep pressing X on sim simoleans and pretty soon you will have 999,999.